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Three arrested after reports of teens with 'knives and guns" at Brierley Hill's The Waterfront

Armed police descended on The Waterfront after reports of teenagers with knives and guns.

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Armed officers arrested three teenagers during the Brierley Hill drama on Thursday afternoon.

A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "We arrested three teenagers, a girl and two boys, aged 14 to 16, on suspicion of possession of knives and an imitation firearm after they were spotted at the Waterfront in Brierley Hill around 3.45pm yesterday afternoon.

"Armed police were immediately dispatched and all three have been taken into custody. Enquiries are on-going."